varpað

Varpað is a term found in certain Nordic languages, notably Icelandic, that translates to "thrown" or "cast." It is the past participle of the verb "að varpa," meaning to throw, cast, or shed. In Icelandic, varpað is a versatile word used in various contexts.

For instance, it can describe the physical act of throwing an object. "Hinum varpað boltanum" means "He threw the ball." Beyond literal throwing, "varpað" can also refer to casting a spell or a glance. A witch might "varpað töfrum" (cast spells), or someone might "varpað augum" (cast their eyes) upon something.

Furthermore, the term is employed in more abstract senses. It can signify the shedding of something, such as skin by a snake. "Ormurinn hefur varpað skinni sínu" translates to "The snake has shed its skin." In a meteorological context, it might be used to describe the casting of shadows or the emission of light. The word "varpað" is a fundamental part of the vocabulary related to actions of projection and emanation in Icelandic. Its grammatical function as a past participle allows it to modify nouns or function as part of a passive verb construction.